US Bridges

Cth V over Bower Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Cth Gv · Structure no. B05044100000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Bower Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth V over Bower Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesBower Creek
Location1.2M S JCT Cth Gv
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates44.448, -87.9757
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth V over Bower Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Bower Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth V over Bower Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth V over Bower Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Bower Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.